So here's my first couple of tips for saving money on your wedding. And even though my wedding is still in the oh-my-goodness-how-am-I-ever-going-to-get-this-done stage, I can still offer what I've learned so far.
1. Make a pinterest wedding board. Yes, I said it. And, most likely, as a female, you will already have one. Start looking for those pins with links to sites that will give discounts on things such as invites and decorations. But be careful-some of these sites could simply be rip-offs.
2. D.I.Y. everything you can. And if you can't do something, like, for example, sew, there is most likely someone in your acquaintance who does. And that, my friends, is the beauty of planning a wedding. Just about all your friends are willing to help-all you need to do is provide the materials.
3. Find someone, whether it is your mom, sister, dad, friend, or even your third cousin Bobby Ray, to help you stick to your budget. For me, it's my older sister who is also my Maid of Honor. Because sometimes you just need that other voice to tell you no when you want to get that one extra thing. It also helps if this person has a creative mind that can come up with cheaper alternatives to something you think you just can't do without.
That's all I've got for you for you for today. I'll have more tips coming up next Monday.
